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Suburban perks on the edge of Queens
According to the New York City real estate site Brick Underground, Cambria Heights has the second-best parking in Queens. That may not sound like much to an outsider, but in a city where people spend untold hours looking for a parking spot, it’s a big deal. The area likely enjoys this significant suburban perk in part because Long Island, land of residential living, is on the other side of the neighborhood’s eastern boundary.
Cambria Heights is a quiet residential neighborhood on Queens, NY.
Cambria Heights has easier street parking than other parts of Queens.
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Single-families and a two historic districts
Residents have worked hard to maintain the area’s character and low rise housing, and white picket fences border small manicured front lawns. “The community in Cambria Heights has gotten very involved in keeping the area zoned for one-family houses. Two-family houses have been grandfathered in,” explains Chatter Singh, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Liberty and Queens resident. “Most of the homes are brick Cape Cods, but you’ll also find some Tudors.” Row houses and detached homes with three and four bedrooms list for about $600,000 to $800,000. Similar properties in need of significant work are priced around $500,000. In 2022, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated two historic districts in the area, the 222nd Street Historic District and the Cambria Heights–227th Street Historic District.
Most Cambria Heights residents own their own homes.
Living in Cambria Heights offers residents a dense suburban feel.
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A main drag, Jamaican and Haitian cuisine
Locals head to Linden Boulevard for practical errands at the street’s pharmacies, bakery, dry cleaners and basic retail stores. Farmbria By Food Bazaar operates a grocery store here as well. Meritta’s is a popular Jamaican and vegan spot in the area and Brasserie Creole is known for excellent Haitian cuisine. The Cambria Heights Library hosts community events and has a teen center.
Cambria Heights Community Library is a vibrant and welcoming public library.
Farmbria has dedicated aisles for international groceries in Cambria Heights.
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Gifted and talented and technical education
Enrolling students in prekindergarten through 5th grade, PS 176 offers a gifted and talented program and receives a B-plus grade from Niche. Middle School The Linden boasts the highest student and parent satisfaction rate in District 29. Niche gives it an overall grade of C. The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights offers individualized career and technical education for students Grade 8 through 12 entering the medical profession. Niche gives it a B-plus rating.
PS 176 Cambia Heights has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights has 455 students in grades 8-12.
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A local playground, new skate park and a Triple Crown track
Cambria Playground in the neighborhood’s southwest measures 4.6 acres and includes athletic fields, a splash pad, a European fairytale-inspired playground and spots for relaxing and playing chess. The Laurelton Parkway West Playground is to the south, and recently received $4 million in upgrades, including the installation of a skate park. For outdoor entertainment, Triple Crown horse racing venue Belmont Park is a mile to the north.
Residents of Cambria Heights like to get in their basketball practice at Cambria Playground.
Cambria Heights residents are close enough to go to Laurelton to have fun on their skateboards.
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A quick trip to JFK Airport and Long Island beaches
The Belt Parkway and Cross Island Parkway connect at the southeastern edge of Cambria Heights, allowing drivers to reach Manhattan in around an hour. JFK is a quick 15-minute drive, and the shore at Long Beach can be reached in about a half hour.
Cambria Heights residents can hop on the Cross Island Parkway to take a long drive.
Cambria Heights is about a 15-minute drive to JFK International Airport.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cambria Heights
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cambria Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cambria Heights, Queens sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Cambria Heights, Queens over the last 12 months is $720,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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